La Platte, Nebraska facts for kids
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La Platte, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sarpy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 177.30/sq mi (68.37/km2) |
| ZIP code |
68123
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-26315 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583886 |
La Platte is a small community located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
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History of La Platte
La Platte was first established in the year 1870. Its name comes from the nearby Platte River, which is a major river in Nebraska.
Early Days and the Post Office
Just one year after its founding, in 1871, La Platte got its own post office. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1955.
Where is La Platte? (Geography)
La Platte is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. The total area of this community is about 0.8 square kilometers (or 0.31 square miles).
Land and Water Areas
Most of La Platte is land, covering about 0.75 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). A smaller part of the area is water, which is about 0.05 square kilometers (0.03 square miles).
Who Lives in La Platte? (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 50 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 50 people living in La Platte. This makes it a very small community.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States Census, there were 114 people living in La Platte. The number of people living in the area per square kilometer was about 143.
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